FYSE1328A-S16
Elements of Murder
The Elements of Murder
In this seminar we will use history, fiction, and science to explore the dark and deadly associations of some chemical elements. Mercury, arsenic, antimony, lead, and thallium are notorious as causes of accidental death and as instruments of murder. Readings will include The Elements of Murder, by John Emsley; Beethoven's Hair: An Extraordinary Historical Odyssey and a Scientific Mystery Solved by Russell Martin; The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie, and Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers. Students will lead discussions of these readings and of films based on the fictional works. We will also spend some time in the lab using forensic techniques to identify and measure toxic elements. 3 hrs. sem./disc./lab/screen.
In this seminar we will use history, fiction, and science to explore the dark and deadly associations of some chemical elements. Mercury, arsenic, antimony, lead, and thallium are notorious as causes of accidental death and as instruments of murder. Readings will include The Elements of Murder, by John Emsley; Beethoven's Hair: An Extraordinary Historical Odyssey and a Scientific Mystery Solved by Russell Martin; The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie, and Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers. Students will lead discussions of these readings and of films based on the fictional works. We will also spend some time in the lab using forensic techniques to identify and measure toxic elements. 3 hrs. sem./disc./lab/screen.
- Term:
- Spring 2016
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 538(MBH 538)
- Schedule:
- 2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday at MBH 538 (Feb 15, 2016 to May 16, 2016)
7:00pm-9:00pm on Monday at MBH 216 (Feb 15, 2016 to May 16, 2016) - Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Jim Larrabee
- Subject:
- First Year Seminar
- Department:
- First-Year Seminar Program
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CW
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22417
- Subject Code:
- FYSE
- Course Number:
- 1328
- Section Identifier:
- A